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Barkley Apologized To Beyonce’s Mom For Galveston Jokes
SUMMARY: During Saturday night's Inside the NBA, Charles Barkley roasted the New Orleans Pelicans and the city of Galveston, Texas, causing Shaq to laugh uncontrollably. He joked about the Pelicans quitting in a game, saying they should drive to Galveston to see the “dirty ass water” instead of flying to Cancun. The clip went viral and even reached Beyonce's mom, who is from Galveston, leading to Chuck apologizing and asking for forgiveness from the Beyhive. Despite the apology, Barkley continued to make jokes about Galveston, also mentioning San Antonio. Shaq couldn't stop laughing, showing that Barkley's humor remains as sharp as ever.
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Woody’s Bar shooting: Suspect dies after shots fired by officer at Galveston beachfront business on Termini-San Luis Pass: Police
SUMMARY: Authorities in Galveston are investigating a fatal shooting involving a police officer at Woody's Bar on Termini-San Luis Pass Road. The Galveston Police Department confirmed that a suspect was killed in the incident, with no officers sustaining injuries. The Texas Rangers have been called in to investigate the shooting further. Eyewitness News is gathering more details on the incident, with updates expected during the evening newscasts.
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Galveston Fires Back at Charles Barkley With Mysterious Series of Clever Billboards
SUMMARY: Galveston, Texas became the center of attention over the weekend after Charles Barkley suggested it as an alternate vacation spot for NBA teams performing poorly in the playoffs. Barkley insulted the city's water quality, but Galveston fought back with billboards challenging Barkley's comments. The feud between Barkley and Galveston, a city known for producing NBA players, has become a surprising and entertaining rivalry during the NBA playoffs. Despite Barkley's remarks, Galveston stood up for itself and emphasized its clean water, great food, and close ties to the Houston Rockets.
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Charles Barkley Trolled With Billboards After Galveston Diss
SUMMARY: NBA legend Charles Barkley was targeted with billboards in Galveston, Texas after dissing the city on national television for having “dirty ass water.” The billboards, funded by an unknown source, poke fun at Barkley's comments with messages like “Our water is cleaner than your golf swing.” Barkley has since apologized to a Galveston native for his remarks, mainly due to the fear of backlash from Beyoncé's fanbase. Despite the apology, it seems unlikely that Barkley will be visiting Galveston anytime soon. The feud between Barkley and the city continues as the billboards gain attention.
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